BFF education and outreach events
"And we're challenging you to ask what you can do to help communities measure and visualize how well a project increases connectivity for all residents and be a thought leader for solutions that connect Point A to Point B, without…
My name is Kelly Duckworth, the latest person to join the Best Foot Forward (BFF) team. I was recently trained on how to track and measure how many people stop for walkers in marked crosswalks. My experience is below. Imagine…
Every morning, they throw on a brightly-colored vest, grab their whistle and flashy red stop sign, and hit crosswalks across Orange County to help thousands of kids cross the street. Throughout the month of February, counties and cities across the…
January kicked off with three kings. That’s right. Orange County District 4 Commissioner Jennifer Thompson hosted a Three Kings Day celebratory event where more than 1,800 residents gathered at Meadow Woods Orlando Magic Recreation Center to listen to music, visit with…
This article from The San Diego Union-Tribune talks about a growing trend - distracted walking. People on foot in Orlando need to be aware of their surroundings at all times to ensure their safety. By Lyndsay Winkley January 3, 2016 Most…
NYC-based data scientist Max Galka has mapped out ten years worth of traffic fatality data (2004-2013) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). The map contains 373,377 points each representing a person who was killed in…
More than 450+ OCPS students participated in this year’s International Walk to School Day (IWTSD) on Oct. 7. The annual international celebration encourages students to walk to school to raise awareness of both pedestrian safety and the health benefits of…
Streets Safer for Students on International Walk to School Day This Year Best Foot Forward celebrating improved driver yield rates in Orange County during international event on Wednesday Orlando, Fla., Oct. 5 2015 – Thousands of Orange County students, parents,…
BFF joined over 200 local residents at this year’s Community Health Fair at Cypress Grove Park with Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke, City of Edgewood Mayor Raymond Bagshaw, and City of Belle Isle Mayor William Brooks. The event featured music and…